Respite Care in Waynesburg, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Waynesburg, PA: the local picture

589

residents 65 or older (15% of Waynesburg)

71%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

58%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Greene County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Waynesburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Waynesburg live with someone: 71% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 341 Waynesburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (58%) (41% in Greene County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Waynesburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Waynesburg compared with Greene County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Waynesburg	Greene County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	58%	41%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.6%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	9.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	14%	4.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,735	$50,978	—

Older residents in towns around Waynesburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Masontown, PA	15 mi	528	39%
Centerville, PA	15 mi	709	33%
California, PA	19 mi	719	62%
Washington, PA	19 mi	2,067	36%
Westover, WV	21 mi	606	34%
Wolfdale, PA	22 mi	758	31%

Hospices serving Waynesburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	24 mi	(724) 439-4440
Wvuhs Home Care, LLC	Uniontown, PA	24 mi	(724) 912-7516
Viaquest Hospice, LLC	Monongahela, PA	25 mi	(724) 258-2580
Concordia Hospice Of Washington	Canonsburg, PA	26 mi	(724) 250-4500
Ospta Hospice	Belle Vernon, PA	27 mi	(724) 565-5802

Nursing homes near Waynesburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Waynesburg Nursing And Rehab	Waynesburg, PA	2.2 mi	3 of 5	111	(724) 852-2020
Wecare At Rolling Meadows Rehab And Nursing Ce	Waynesburg, PA	3.3 mi	2 of 5	121	(724) 627-3153
Southmont Of Presbyterian Seniorcare	Washington, PA	18 mi	2 of 5	147	(724) 222-4300
Transitions Healthcare Washington Pa	Washington, PA	20 mi	1 of 5	120	(724) 228-4740

Straight-line miles from the center of Waynesburg. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Waynesburg

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $4,645 monthly median income of Waynesburg households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Waynesburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Waynesburg?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Waynesburg ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice Of Pa, Wvuhs Home Care, LLC, Viaquest Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Waynesburg?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $4,645 monthly median income of Waynesburg households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Waynesburg. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Pennsylvania.

More near Waynesburg

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Respite Care in Waynesburg, PA